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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Lufthansa suspends overnight Israel flights through January amid fears of Iran escalation

Lufthansa has suspended overnight services to Israel through January, citing rising security concerns and the risk of escalation with Iran. The carrier said the temporary halt responds to heightened regional tensions that could affect the safe operation of late-night flights to and within Israel.

2026-01-16T08:12:49.849928-08:00
Routes   Frequent-flyer programs   Codeshare   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters

Air India, Singapore Airlines agree 'cooperation framework' to deepen ties

By Reuters: Air India and Singapore Airlines have agreed a cooperation framework that could allow the two flag carriers to increase routes, reduce overlap and more broadly enhance collaboration, they said on Friday.

Also: Aviation Week, Times of India, ANI News Agency, Economic Times and 4 more
2026-01-16T04:32:54.066444-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Windracers to build 100+ Ultra Mk2 cargo drones in 2026 as demand surges

By FlightGlobal: UK cargo drone developer Windracers is gearing up to build more than 100 examples of its Ultra Mk2 aircraft this year as it ramps up production to meet soaring demand.

Also: dronelife.com and Aerospace Testing Intnl
2026-01-16T05:27:55.817925-08:00